| If your current version is... | Upgrade to 2025 SP5? | Reason | |-------------------------------|----------------------|--------| | PowerFactory 2024 SP3 | | Minor features unless you need GPU acceleration or multi-user editing. | | PowerFactory 2023 or earlier | Yes | Security patches, Python 3.12, and 12x faster transients are compelling. | | PowerFactory 2020 or older | Urgently yes | No longer supported; model incompatibility will worsen. | | A new user (not yet licensed) | Yes, with Subscription | No alternative; the Community Edition is adequate for learning. |
These models come with pre-parameterized templates for four major vendors (Siemens, GE, Vestas, and Hitachi Energy), reducing model validation time by up to 70%. digsilent powerfactory latest version
The latest version of DIgSILENT PowerFactory is , officially released on February 4, 2026 . This version introduces significant performance enhancements and specialized analysis tools to handle modern, complex power systems. Key Features in PowerFactory 2026 | If your current version is
Significant updates to Modelica hybrid modeling, improving model execution efficiency and reliability. | | PowerFactory 2023 or earlier | Yes
This article was last updated on June 15, 2026, based on DIgSILENT’s official release notes and community testing feedback. Always check the official DIgSILENT website for the very latest build number.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a comprehensive software tool for power system analysis and simulation. It is widely used by power system engineers and researchers for designing, planning, and operating power systems. The latest version of PowerFactory offers a range of new features and improvements that make it an even more powerful and user-friendly tool.